Grape witches

For wine industry veterans Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben—better known as the biodynamic duo behind Grape Witches —opening an independent bottle shop stocked with organic natural wines was something the pair never dreamed would be possible before the pandemic hit. The long-time friends turned business partners have worked in the wine industry for more than 10 years, grape witches, Campbell on the importing grape witches and Oben as a wine buyer and restaurant sommelier. Inafter sharing a few glasses of vino at the RAW WINE festival in New York, the pair came grape witches with a vision to launch a side-project focused on sharing their mutual love of natural wine.

Sometimes it takes a witch to make wine more fun. Part consultancy, part event designers, part mobile party service, part Dionysian coven, Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben are the Grape Witches , a Toronto-based many-headed hydra of natural wine appreciation and art-party fun. Sprudge co-founder Jordan Michelman caught up with Oben and Campbell during a brief breath from the madness. This interview has been lightly edited and condensed. Hello Grape Witches! Describe your work in miniature—who are you? What do you do?

Grape witches

If you guessed correctly it would take the end of the world for Ontario to loosen rules around selling alcohol, we owe you a drink purchased from a bottle shop, natch. But long before the pandemic forced a legislative update, the Grape Witches were on a crusade to bring good wine to the masses. After attending Raw Wine Fair in New York and witnessing a rare enthusiasm among novice wine drinkers, they wanted to bottle that passion for great grapes. As their popularity grew, the Grape Witches needed a permanent H. What Campbell and Oben envisaged when they signed the lease in March and what transpired in their first year may have diverged considerably, but it did have some upsides. We are really trying to also support other restaurants and companies by doing collaborations," explains Campbell. Since wine-to-go must be sold with a food item, Grape Glass might offer snacks from Korean restaurant Uncle Mikey's, fish from Portugal — or just chips for those who want to reserve all their money for wine. Natural wine started in Europe, so it's no surprise that things tend to skew international, with many exciting and exclusive imports on their roster, with orange wine high on the agenda. However, Grape Glass is keen to represent Canada and its harder-to-get expressions. Small group tastings and sipping wine on their back patio feels miles away, but for now at least, organic, biodynamic natural wine is conveniently available for delivery or pickup. So the Grape Witches are now offering virtual tastings. A session might include a can of fizz, plus four pours of wine to sip as you learn on Zoom. Bottles are available, but Grape Glass has created delectable packs if you're looking for a great gift.

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Grape Witches , the Toronto-based importer and seller of international natural wines, is anything but stuffy. It's that approachable advice that prompted us to turn to Campbell with the question so many of us need answered so often: which bottle of wine should I bring to this thing?? There are as many answers to that question as there are situations, for sure. Source: Grape Witches Instagram. However, there is one tip she has for choosing a wine that will be a winner in any situation.

Pick Up: Free Pickup is available at our shop, any day that we are open. Find our current operating hours here. Our courier delivers between 12 - 5pm Mon-Fri and sends tracking. We do not offer same day delivery on Fridays. If you would like your item delivered on a certain day, please let us know at checkout. For Ontario-wide orders, delivery will vary depending on the location but will take an average of 5 business days, or longer depending on remote locations. Please note our delivery partners for Ontario do not deliver on the weekends. Curated playlists for every dinner, park hang or dance party - find your freaky level!

Grape witches

Ages as well as a timeless leather handbag. Pick Up: Free Pickup is available at our shop, any day that we are open. Find our current operating hours here. Our courier delivers between 12 - 5pm Mon-Fri and sends tracking. We do not offer same day delivery on Fridays. If you would like your item delivered on a certain day, please let us know at checkout. For Ontario-wide orders, delivery will vary depending on the location but will take an average of 5 business days, or longer depending on remote locations.

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What do you do? There are as many answers to that question as there are situations, for sure. Campbell acknowledged that finding that special bottle again can be tough, especially with small producers' vintages routinely changing — but she has tips for finding another you'll love too. Design Summer Grape Witches , the Toronto-based importer and seller of international natural wines, is anything but stuffy. As their popularity grew, the Grape Witches needed a permanent H. Sprudge co-founder Jordan Michelman caught up with Oben and Campbell during a brief breath from the madness. July 7, August 11, The only caveat Campbell would add is that you should use what you know about the event you're attending if the wine is being poured. January 30, After hosting a holiday bottle-shop pop-up at their now permanent home along Dundas West back in December , the pair began toying with the idea of opening their own permanent space. We describe flavors in unconventional ways.

Pick Up: Free Pickup is available at our shop, any day that we are open. Find our current operating hours here. Our courier delivers between 12 - 5pm Mon-Fri and sends tracking.

Describe your work in miniature—who are you? Sometimes it takes a witch to make wine more fun. The convivial evenings begin with lighthearted educational sessions that evolve into bacchanalian dance parties with heavy pours and live DJs. Part consultancy, part event designers, part mobile party service, part Dionysian coven, Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben are the Grape Witches , a Toronto-based many-headed hydra of natural wine appreciation and art-party fun. February 7, Stores Wine Sustainability Trinity Bellwoods. We tell a lot of stories and jokes. Ultimately we want to host events that we would want to go to. So the Grape Witches are now offering virtual tastings. Sprudge co-founder Jordan Michelman caught up with Oben and Campbell during a brief breath from the madness. We pair wine with music, feelings, and seasons. Related Stories. Follow Us.